How To Fix WV171 - Number range object &1 does not exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WV - Messages about Sales Price Calculation

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Number range object &1 does not exist

What causes this issue?

Number range object &V1& has not yet been defined.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain this number range object using transaction SNRO.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WV171 - Number range object &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message WV171, which states "Number range object &1 does not exist," typically occurs when the system is trying to access a number range object that has not been defined or is not available in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when creating documents, transactions, or master data that require a unique identifier.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Number Range Object: The specified number range object (indicated by &1) has not been created in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The number range object may have been incorrectly configured or deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  Transport Issues: If the number range object was supposed to be transported from another system (e.g., development to production), it may not have been included in the transport request.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Number Range Object:
  
  Go to transaction code SNRO (Number Range Objects).
  Enter the name of the number range object that is causing the error and check if it exists.
  If it does not exist, you may need to create it or consult with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Create Number Range Object:
  
  If the number range object is missing, you can create it using transaction code SNRO.
  Define the object and set up the number ranges as required.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  Ensure that the number range object is properly configured and that the number ranges are defined.
  Check if the number range is assigned to the relevant application or module.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to access the number range object.
  Consult with your security team if there are any authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Transport Check:
  
  If the number range object was supposed to be transported, check the transport logs to ensure it was included in the transport request.
  If it was not transported, you may need to manually create it in the target system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SNRO: To manage number range objects.
  SNUM: To display and maintain number ranges.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on number range management and configuration.
  
  
  Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WV171 error and ensure that the necessary number range object is available for use in your SAP system.